Subtract 30/16 from 24/14
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 1 14/16
24/14 - 30/16 is -9/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
24/14 = 24 × 8/14 × 8 = 192/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
30/16 = 30 × 7/16 × 7 = 210/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/112 - 210/112 = 192 - 210/112 = -18/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/56
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